Overview
Payroll administrators collect, verify and process payroll information, determine pay and benefit entitlements for employees, maintain accurate payroll records, and provide payroll information within a department, company or other establishment. They are employed by payroll administration companies and by establishments throughout the public and private sectors.
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Maintain and update employee information, such as records of employee attendance, leave and overtime to calculate pay and benefit entitlements, in Canadian and other currencies, using manual or computerized systems
Prepare and verify statements of earnings for employees, indicating gross and net salaries and deductions such as taxes, union dues, garnishments and insurance and pension plans
Prepare, verify and process all employee payroll related payments, including regular pay, benefit payments, and special payments such as bonuses and vacation pay
Complete, verify and process forms and documentation for administration of benefits such as pension plans, leaves, share savings, employment and medical insurance
Prepare payroll related filings and supporting documentation, such as year-end tax statements, pension, Records of Employment and other statements
Provide information on payroll matters, benefit plans and collective agreement provisions
Compile, review, and monitor statistical reports, statements, and summaries related to pay and benefits accounts
Prepare and balance period-end reports and reconcile issued payrolls to bank statements
Identify and resolve payroll discrepancies
May be responsible for the development and/or implementation of payroll policies, procedures or processes
Employment prospects
Annual salary
$38,584
$62,568
$83,476
Average hours of work per week: 37
Job openings
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British Columbia
1,390expected job openings (5-year forecast)
Education and training
Employment requirements
Completion of secondary school is usually required.
Completion of college or other courses in accounting, bookkeeping or payroll administration or Experience in payroll administration is usually required.
Payroll association certification may be required.
Additional information
Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.
Certification requirements
Work Experience
Work experience recommended
Post-secondary programs in B.C.
No post-secondary education required
No post-secondary education required. You can work in this career without post-secondary education. Some on the job training may be provided. With additional training or experience, you may be able to progress into higher level, supervisory or management positions.